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			<title>International Medical Outreach</title>
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		<title>Lake Nona MedTech &amp; Regulatory Innovation Symposium &amp; Plug and Play Health Innovation Lounge</title>
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		<start_date>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:30:00 -0400</start_date>
		<end_date>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400</end_date>
		<location>GuideWell Innovation Center</location>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>This month <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">SGS</a> is bringing regulators, MedTech leaders, and innovators to Orlando for the SGS Lake Nona MedTech &amp; Regulatory Innovation Symposium, followed by an evening reception at the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Plug and Play Health</a> Innovation Lounge.</p>
<p>They have experts from all over traveling to Orlando to share how they're shaping the future of medical device innovation, regulatory affairs, clinical evidence, AI, cybersecurity, and commercialization. Come learn and connect with the people moving MedTech from innovation to impact.</p>
<p>7:30 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM | SGS Symposium.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Speakers &amp; Panelist include:</p>
<p>Dr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Kiminobu Sugaya</a>, CEO of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Progenix Bio Inc.</a> &amp; Professor at UCF&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Innovation, Translational Research &amp; Entrepreneurship in Medical City</p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Ashley Loute, MAL</a>, Executive Director - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Stephanie Allison</a>, Founder &amp; Principal, Right Brain Left Brain LLC&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;AI-Enabled Transformation &amp; Regulated Industry Expert</p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Amra Racic</a>, Global VP of Government &amp; Policy Strategy &mdash; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Veeva MedTech </a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Digital Transformation in MedTech: The Future of Regulatory Affairs</p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Gonda Lamberink</a>, VP, Digital Trust &mdash; SGS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;AI, Cybersecurity &amp; Software as a Medical Device</p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Eric Franca</a>, Director (CAP) &mdash; U.S. Food &amp; Drug Administration (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">FDA</a>)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; FDA Session: ASCA Program</p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Jim Kleinedler, PhD</a>, Director Regulatory Strategy &mdash; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Medtronic</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Reviewer in the Loop: The Human Element Behind Faster Reviews</p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Mingxiang Xu</a>, Technical Director, Medical Device &mdash; SGS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Turning Medical Device Innovation into Regulatory Confidence: Clinical Evidence</p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Matthias Fink</a>, Sr. Managing Consultant &mdash; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">AKRA TEAM </a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Navigating Upcoming Regulatory Changes &amp; EUDAMED Readiness</p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Janet Michener Whipple</a>, Quality &amp; Compliance Expert, Medical Devices, IVDs &amp; Combination Products, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)</a></p>
<p>Karen Cruz Arenas, Investigator &mdash; U.S. Food &amp; Drug Administration (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">FDA</a>)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; QMSR &amp; Inspection Priorities</p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Nicole Miranda</a>, Program Manager - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/foryou/" target="_blank">Plug and Play Health</a></p>
<p>Register for the SGS Symposium Here: https://bit.ly/4zLkVfl&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (Reach out to me directly to attend as a Plug and Play guest!)</p>
<p>5:00 PM &ndash; 7:00 PM | Plug and Play Health Innovation Lounge + Networking Reception</p>
<p>Keep the conversation going with healthcare leaders, investors, founders, and ecosystem partners!</p>
<p>Keynote speakers and presenting guest to be announced soon!</p>
<p>Register: https://luma.com/fkzcf5s9</p>
<p>One day. Two experiences. See you there!</p>]]></description>
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		<contact_person>Nicole Miranda</contact_person>
		<contact_email>n.miranda@pnptc.com</contact_email>
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		<category>Health &amp; Well-being</category>
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			<tag>Health</tag>
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